Gabrielle Giffords Told By Husband She Was Shot

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was told by her husband Mark Kelly this week that she was shot in the Tucson, Arizona tragedy back in January—reports haven't been released explaining how she reacted. The January shooting rampage primarily targeted Giffords and was done by "mentally unstable" 22-year-old Jared Loughner, who has pleaded not guilty in federal court according to Yahoo.com. The tragedy killed six people and wounded 12 others including Giffords.

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Giffords recovery continues to improve—last week doctors removed her breathing tube and her ability to walk is growing every day. The doctors are pleased with her neurological recovery and she's beginning to speak slowly, using phrases such as "I'm tired" and "I want to go to bed." Miraculously, they've also predicted she will regain full memory by the end of her recovery, but as of now, she cannot remember the devastating Tucson tragedy.

In May, doctors plan to reattach some of Giffords' skull, but say she will most likely be able to travel this April to see her husband's space shuttle launch. We continue to keep Giffords and all involved with the shooting in our thoughts and prayers.

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